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FIRST LOOK: Trump, Putin, Meghan & Harry puppets as iconic comedy ‘Spitting Image’ makes TV comeback
Staff Reporter
September 28, 2019
Iconic British satirical comedy programme Spitting Image is making a comeback, twenty-three years after it was last broadcast. The puppet-based satire is returning to old and new audiences, this time…
Global Climate Strike: Hundreds march as Birmingham joins worldwide youth protest
Rhi Storer
September 21, 2019
Birmingham has joined with other major cities across the UK in climate crisis demonstrations, as thousands joined school kids and students demanding for action on climate change. Around 3,000 people…
Ariana Grande concert security beefed up in Birmingham as airport-style measures enforced
Denise James
September 15, 2019
Security at an Ariana Grande concert in Birmingham was stepped up yesterday as airport-style security measures were enforced, demanding attendees reveal all their belongings in transparent bags. Ticket holders for Ariana…
Anger as “homophobic and transphobic” leaflets target Birmingham homes
Staff Reporter
August 23, 2019
"Homophobic" and "transphobic" leaflets targeting Birmingham residents have been met with anger as hundreds of them have been delivered to homes across the city. Published by the British wing of…
Birmingham entrepreneur to teach refugees the art of blogging
Selbin Kabote
August 23, 2019
A young entrepreneur from Birmingham is set to teach refugees and asylum seekers the art of blogging in a bid to help their share them migration stories. Creative writer, social…
Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan to mark bond between siblings
Vimal Korpal
August 15, 2019
Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated by Hindus in across the world today, including in Birmingham and the West Midlands. On this day, a sister ties a Raksha Bandhan also know…
OPINION | British Pakistanis: “We don’t belong here and we don’t belong there”
Guest Contributor
August 13, 2019
My parents have always said "Nah iteh jowgeh ah, nah uteh jowgeh ah", which roughly translated means "We don't belong here and we don't belong there". "Here" was England. They…
Three-day political festival of ideas set to takeover Brum this weekend
Staff Reporter
August 8, 2019
A three-day festival of political ideas is set to take place in Birmingham this weekend, organised and being attended by national Labour members and supporters. The World Transformed - promoted…
‘Free Kashmir’ demonstration planned for Birmingham as India revokes Article 370
Staff Reporter
August 6, 2019
A demonstration is being planned in Birmingham in response to the Indian government revoking Article 370, which affords the people of Jammu and Kashmir autonomy and a protected status. The call…
Hindu chariot festival brings a procession of colour and musical joy to Birmingham
Guest Contributor
July 24, 2019
The 19th annual Festival of Chariots, known as the ‘Birmingham Ratha Yatra’, brought an array of colour and sunshine to the city over the weekend, with music, dance, vegetarian food…